Osteopathy
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Sports & Exercise Rehabilitation
Treatment to calm the painful area down, exercise & sports rehab to build up the strength and movement competency
What is Osteopathic treatment?
What is Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation ?
Sample Hip Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation. Not all presentations require the in house Sonographer to assess, however this particular patient required a little more detailed consultation prior to beginning recovery.
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FAQs
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Typically, consultation and treatments are $140 per session, and sessions last 40 minutes. Occasionally, we need an extended session when there’s a greater need for more supervised exercise rehabilitation is required which increases the price to $170 for the hour. This is discussed prior to opting for this, it’s not something I just surprise you with. Most of the time, unless the extension is requested, 40 minutes is plenty
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An osteopath assesses and treats the musculoskeletal system: muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and the nervous system that connects them. Types of presentations commonly are lower back pain, knees, neck, shoulders etc… Sporting injuries or that quiet niggle that gets louder and louder until you can no longer ignore it We go thorough clinical assessments initially to find out what's actually driving your pain, hands-on treatment to restore function, and a structured rehabilitation plan to make sure it doesn't keep coming back. Without wanting to sound too cheesy, we treat the person as an ecosystem rather than one particular painful area
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We all share the same research so really there should be no difference. Never the less, there’s a huge variety in approaches to treatments and patients. Some will just focus on exercises and not touch you, others will only touch you and tell you your pain is due to a wonky spine and others just spout pain science at you.
I like to think of my self as somewhere in the centre, a combination of hands-on treatment to calm the area of pain down, exercise rehab to strengthen certain dynamic postures and positions and strength and conditioning for return to sport. Along with as much research cited as I think is fitting, dependant on the person and presentation
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Yes, and it's important to be honest about that. While it’s incredibly rare, no clinical treatment is entirely without risk. The most common reactions after osteopathic treatment are temporary soreness, fatigue or a short-term increase in symptoms, these typically resolve within 24-48 hours and as uncommon as they are, its considered a ‘normal’ part of the treatment process.
More serious adverse events are rare but do exist. Manipulation of the spine carries a very small risk of temporary nerve irritation. Rick will always take a thorough history, screen for contraindications and explain any technique before using it. If manipulation isn't appropriate for your presentation, it won't be used.
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Rick charges $140 per consultation. Osteopathy is not currently covered by Medicare for standard consultations, however if you have an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral from your GP, you will be eligible for rebates on up to 5 sessions per year, which subsidises about $63 per session. Most private health funds with extras cover do provide osteopathy rebates ,check your level of cover and bring your health fund card. HICAPS is available for on-the-spot claiming.
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Most musculoskeletal presentations back pain, neck pain, shoulder injuries, hip and knee pain, sports injuries respond well to conservative management and do not require specialist intervention or surgery. The research consistently shows that for the vast majority of painful presentations, hands-on treatment and structured rehabilitation outperforms or equals surgical outcomes with far less risk. A specialist referral is absolutely appropriate when there are red flags, progressive neurological symptoms or when conservative management has been thorough and failed. Rick will tell you clearly if he thinks your presentation needs escalating and if imaging would help clarify the picture, Dr Lisa Hackett is available on-site. We don't keep people in treatment that isn't working.
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The difference with Rick was that he had a very proactive, can-do, keep you on the road mentality…
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Rick said you can do it, just slowly slowly build up. My back now feels amazing
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Rick not only has an amazing knowledge of the body but more importantly he understands the individual he is treating and advises treatment accordingly. Highly recommended.”
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My shoulder impingement was relieved after one visit. Now after my second, I’m back in the gym and playing tennis. Rick you did what a physio couldn’t.”
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Extensive knowledge and skilks, applied with intelligence and sensitivity”
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Dr. Rick Hartley has been my osteopath for the last seven years. He has managed my recovery from injury and rehabilitation following hospitalisation. His understanding encouragement during treatment has been motivating and supportive while offering a variety of Individually paced Exercises and hands on manipulations to aid pain relief and mobilisation.
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Rick at The Movement Philosophy has been fantastic. I went in with persistent neck and shoulder pain and left feeling noticeably better, with much less tension and discomfort. He’s skilled, attentive, professional and explains things clearly and provided a thorough between session program. Very grateful for the care and would happily recommend him to others.”
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